as in wary
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
a guarded man who knew better than to reveal such delicate information guarded actions
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as in protected
to drive danger or attack away from
guard the quarterback so he doesn't get sacked
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as in blockaded
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
a fire-breathing dragon guarded the entrance to the castle
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Recent Examples of guarded
Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2022
After his relationship with Jan (Amy Ryan) ended dramatically, Charles (Steve Martin) is even more guarded with his heart in season two.
—Emma Fraser and Sophie Brookover, Town & Country, 21 Dec. 2022
Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
The last hole then ascends 40 feet to a narrow green guarded by three stealthy bunkers.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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You’re very guarded.
—Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2022
After his relationship with Jan (Amy Ryan) ended dramatically, Charles (Steve Martin) is even more guarded with his heart in season two.
—Emma Fraser and Sophie Brookover, Town & Country, 21 Dec. 2022
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However, his campaign has closely guarded its decisions and even changed nominees after their announcements were leaked to the press.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Nov. 2024
The last hole then ascends 40 feet to a narrow green guarded by three stealthy bunkers.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Because generative AI was used to create the phishing message itself, the email had no misspellings, the grammar was perfectly acceptable and, coming from the director’s genuine email account, left no obvious reason why the recipient would be wary of authenticity.Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among other suggestions, prosecutors say, victims should be wary of people who try to move conversations to encrypted instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Signal and others.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just a few months prior, Blackbeard and his small pirate flotilla had blockaded Charleston, South Carolina, for close to a week.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Military vehicles and local and state police blockaded the route into the town center.Jessica Pishko, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Until now, federal banking regulators have tried hard to keep crypto confined to its own world by encouraging banks to take a cautious approach in dealing with crypto businesses and discouraging them from holding any crypto assets on their balance sheets.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Auctioneer Jeff Tanenbaum on Monday defended both the value of the bid and its selection.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trustee Christopher Murray had defended The Onion's bid during the hearing.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Staff members barricaded hallways with furniture and used fire extinguishers against troops to keep them from entering the voting chamber.Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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DiFusco barricaded himself in his rental unit and was armed with at least three guns, authorities said.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Guarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarded. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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